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Winnebago County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Winnebago County has accomplished a reduction of 50.16% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the course of the previous 12 months.
Winnebago County ranks 13th in the state out of 99 counties in electricity generated from wind energy.
Winnebago County is the 193rd largest producing county in the United States out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel sources.
Winnebago County is the 304th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 10,743 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,040,197.
Winnebago County generates 0.01% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, resulting in a ranking of 38th out of 99 counties in Iowa for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Winnebago County totals $190.9. For comparison, the national average bill is $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
183,458 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,040,197 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,040,045 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
152 MWh
Production per Capita
96.83 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,130,382 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
198.3 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Forest City
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Forest City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.48¢ per kWh
- 1.71% higher than last month
- 4.32% higher than April last year
- 12.4% lower than the Iowa average
- 32.13% lower than the US average
- 343rd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 3,049th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 309 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 683 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.8¢ per kWh
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 1.71% higher than April last year
- 12.26% lower than the Iowa average
- 26.81% lower than the US average
- 337th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,833rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 209 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 42 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.46 per month
- 8.62% lower than last month
- 4.36% higher than April last year
- 29.23% lower than the Iowa average
- 41.94% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 251 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 252 since April last year
- 1,187th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 488 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 454 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$80.84 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 2.69% lower than April last year
- 28.27% lower than the Iowa average
- 40.59% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 844th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 464 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 371 since April last year
Forest City, IA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Forest City are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 337th out of 1028 cities in the state. The city's facilities use non-renewable fuel sources for 2.34% of their total electricity production, which is 120 megawatt hours. Forest City, Iowa Electric Utility has an estimated 1,551 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.
Electricity consumption in Forest City results in the release of 19,343,132.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 101st highest in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,515.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 1009th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Solar is the primary fuel in Forest City, with 97.66% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Forest City is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 10th highest number of plants within a city in Iowa.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forest City
Forest City residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Forest City, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| Forest City, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.24 | 66.19 | 120 | 11,037.35 | 1,240,911.62 |
| Prairie Energy | BUNDLED | 13.27 | 174.23 | 48,823.82 | 6,480,240.86 |
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Lake Mills, IA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Lake Mills are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 349th out of 1028 cities in the state. The city produces over 0 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 66th largest total generation for any city in Iowa. There has been a 56.76% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels in the city.
Electricity consumption in Lake Mills results in the release of 10,162,788.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 160th highest in the state out of 1028 cities. Averaging 4,837.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 48th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in Lake Mills, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Lake Mills is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Mills
Lake Mills residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Mills, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 | |
| Lake Mills Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 72.92 | 32 | 7,039.59 | 837,610.44 |
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Buffalo Center, IA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Buffalo Center are charged an average residential electricity rate of 18.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 1022nd out of 1028 cities in the state. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 1,660.91 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other providers.
Electricity consumption in Buffalo Center results in the release of 5,218,461.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 266th highest in the state out of 1028 cities. This total results in 4,831.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 70th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buffalo Center, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 130.45 | 3,566,063.42 | 647,766,770 |
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Electricity Production in Winnebago County, Iowa
Power Plants in Winnebago County, Iowa
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Winnebago County | IA | Wind | 710,161 | ||||
Crystal Lake 3 LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Winnebago County | IA | Wind | 253,313 | ||||
Winnebago Wind Power ProjectAvangrid (100.00%) | Winnebago County | IA | Wind | 52,371 | ||||
Lake Mills Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Winnebago County | IA | Landfill Gas | 19,195 | 11,965,790.14 | 623.38 | ||
Forest City SolarButter Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Forest City | IA | Solar | 5,005 | ||||
Forest City Light PlantForest City, Iowa Electric Utility (100.00%) | Forest City | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 120 | 93,344.58 | 777.87 | ||
Lake MillsLake Mills Utilities (100.00%) | Lake Mills | IA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 32 | 20,002.41 | 625.08 |
Winnebago County, Iowa Details
Winnebago County's power plants primarily use Wind, which accounts for 97.66% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Landfill Gas and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Landfill Gas is used to make 19,195 megawatt hours (1.85%) of electricity generation and Solar makes up 5,005 megawatt hours (0.48%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,130,381.87 kilograms, which is the 2864th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 198.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2856th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Winnebago County has 7 power producing plants, which is 5th most in Iowa.
Providers In Each City in Winnebago County:
- Buffalo Center, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Forest City, Iowa:
- Prairie Energy: 10.55%
- Forest City, Iowa Electric Utility: 84.42%
- Alliant Energy: 5.03%
- Lake Mills, Iowa:
- Lake Mills Utilities: 97.72%
- Alliant Energy: 2.28%
- Leland, Iowa:
- Heartland Power: 5.40%
- Alliant Energy: 94.60%
- Rake, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Scarville, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Thompson, Iowa:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Winnebago County, Iowa?
The largest electricity provider in Winnebago County, Iowa by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many power plants are located within Winnebago County, Iowa?
There are 7 power plants located in Winnebago County, Iowa
Which electricity companies offer service in Winnebago County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 1,906 |
| 2 | Heartland Power | 1,449 |
| 3 | Forest City, Iowa Electric Utility | 1,127 |
| 4 | Lake Mills Utilities | 1,112 |
How many electric companies offer service in Winnebago County, Iowa?
Winnebago County, Iowa is home to 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
